Worth-Smith family battery powered electric or hybrid electric gadgets that replace fossil fueled powered counterparts. I've noted some major accessories unique to each item that are hard to find:
Lawn Mowers & Trimmers
Accessories
Status
(2011-02-20)
1986 Black & Decker CM300 Battery Powered mower
bought new
extra mower blade
grass catching bag
custom 24v charger
under repair, needs new batteries,
switch installed to replace lost "key",
and repair of safety rear blade guard.
Found key! Old battery actually worked.
In storage
2004 Black & Decker CMM1000 Battery Powered mower
from yard sale
included charger,
but battery was dead
Replaced battery with Nilar 24V 10AHr.
Worked well all last year, finally decided
to get original LeadAcid batts for spring 2011.
2007 Homelite 24V Battery Powered mower
bought new
extra mower blade
grass catching bag
custom 24v charger
working, minor repair in 2010 of motor
brushes, but batteries seemed to give out
early last year. Nilar wouldn't fit so when
2010 Black & Decker CST1100 battery powered trimmer
bought new
(2011-02-20)
bought new
grass catching bag
custom 24v charger
switch installed to replace lost "key",
and repair of safety rear blade guard.
Found key! Old battery actually worked.
In storage
from yard sale
but battery was dead
Worked well all last year, finally decided
to get original LeadAcid batts for spring 2011.
bought new
grass catching bag
custom 24v charger
brushes, but batteries seemed to give out
early last year. Nilar wouldn't fit so when
bought new
AC line powered trimmer
see separate writeups in Bicycle section
(now with Nilar NiMH)
~250 mi ridden
same motor mount
~1500 mi ridden
connect to Nilar NiMH
~500 mi ridden often to/from swimming
Got new Giant pack ($450, ouch!) 2011
from Recycling center
needed $100 tire +
controller repair
BUT battery pack is NOT compatible.
Killed eBike motor using scooter pack.
For demos, Vera likes to show!
and electronics than old
Curries. 400W motor
replacement SLA pack or equivalent.
Looking at Nilar or LiFEPO4 replace.